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in an AP first term and common difference are equal.the product of the first and 9th term is 144.what is the common difference of the sequence?

Given that a = d
a * a9 = 144
a(a+8d) = 144
a* 9d = 144
9a2 = 144
a2 = 144/9
 a = 12/3
Since a = d, d = 12/3


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